Investigators intend to use scientific evidence that the chemical substances contained in the blood of Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya may be related to the use of cocaine to see whether they may lodge a drug use charge against him. Meanwhile, the dentist who received dental care for Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya declined to use cocaine in …

Suchatvee Suwansawat, as an engineer and educator, sees the Covid-19 outbreak not only changing people’s way of life but also how the environment works in the globalization era. Countries have in the past relied heavily on exports and imports. Factories have been developed overseas, where the labor costs are cheaper. But now, it might not always be possible to transfer …

Banyuwangi will host the World Surf League (WSL) in July 2021. Its location on Plengkung Beach or better known as G-land, located in the Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java. Plengkung Beach waves have a height reaching 6-8 meters and a length of 2 kilometers, making it a favorite destination for surfers. Plengkung Beach waves even ranked second …

On Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, people usually gather with family in their house or relative’s house. Conditions are different, of course, with people who are serving sentences in detention. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) opens an online visiting service for families of prisoners of corruption cases during the Eid al-Adha 1441 Hijri tomorrow, Friday, July 31. Acting KPK Enforcement …

Russia is expected to file a coronavirus vaccine as soon as 10 Aug to 12 August, paving the way for what its supporters claim will be the world’s first formal approval of an outbreak inoculation. Russia’s first possible COVID-19 vaccine will receive local regulatory approval in the first half of August and be administered shortly afterwards to frontline health staff. …

A former Democrat spokesperson wants to overturn the prosecution ‘s decision not to appeal last year’s acquittal of Panthongtae “Wood” Shinawatra on money laundering charges. Last November, the Central Criminal Court for Graft and Bribery convicted the son of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of plotting and colluding for money laundering. Current Deputy Speaker of the Democratic Party, Chao Meekuad, …

Public health volunteers battling the Covid-19 pandemic have agreed not to go ahead with a strike even if they get less than half of the government’s promised bonus pay. The frontline volunteers have been credited with hard on-the-ground work to contain the virus outbreak. Earlier the government promised to send them a 19-month bonus of 500-baht on top of the …

MANILA – PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed that Makati Medical Center contacted them late Monday regarding the available dates for swab testing scheduled for PBA players, coaches, staff and in trainers participating on the practice session that be commenced on August 6-7. The available dates given will delay PBA activities for another two weeks. Those who will undergo the swab …

METRO MANILA – Malacañang announced on Tuesday that if the cases continues to increase, a stricter quarantine status may be imposed in the metropolis. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, the cases are currently doubling the rate and has increased two-fold in Metro Manila in under 9 dayus. The guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of …

MANILA – Solicitor General Jose Calida is now the highest paid official among the government officials, according to the Commission on Audit (COA) 2019 Report on Salaries and Allowances (ROSA). The solicitor general earns a total of P16.9 million that is mostly coming from additional compensation and honorarium. Former United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) president Higinio Macadaeg Jr still took …